Wiccans: What is the best age for a wiccaning?

Question

While I don't have children yet, nor do I plan on having some anytime soon, I was wondering what was the best time to have a child's wiccaning. I've heard from some sources I should at birth, while others say wait until they are of age, like 13 or 14. I'm just curious what you all think. Thanks!!

Answer 1

at birth you should do a ritual to ask the gods to watch and protect the child. but nothing that will forever define the child as being of that religion.

when they are 13 thay are considered an adult and able to make their decisions (in Pagan Cultures). at this time they should be asked if they wish to have a formal ritual and introduction to the gods.

I am not Wiccan. I am a Celtic Pagan priest.
but most Wiccans that i know agree with me on this subject.

blessed be and be blessed.

Answer 2

Wiccaning Ritual

Answer 3

Wiccaning is a ritual similar to infant baptism, but different in that it does not go on the premise that the child will choose paganism later on.I believe it was originally a way of asking the Goddess and God to make sure the child LIVED to be old enough to make an intelligent choice regarding religion, as there were a lot of infant deaths back in the day due to illness,etc. 13 is too old for a wiccaning ,it is a ceremony INTENDED for infants. For those who feel it forces a particular faith on a child ,the best answer is not to do one ,wait until the proper age for the child's initiation;which is around 13.

Answer 4

Merry meet. I as a the leader of my coven say do so when you feel is right. Most do it as infants and then they do a dedication when the child reaches 13 and chooses to be a parts of the wiccan community as a member of the coven.

I personal do not have children but each member of our coven did theres while the child was still under the age of two. All I can say is do it when you feel it is best. For you will be the child's first teacher on the Wiccan path.

Merry part and Merry meet again.

Answer 5

As a wiccan I do not believe in wiccaning as such. A wiccaning is a ritual when you present your child to the universe and give it a name. (usually a.s.a.p. after birth). But do not agree with this. When I have children I will not force any religion upon them at any stage. This should be the childs decision. the reason people have been telling you around 13 or 14 is because that is when he child should be old enough to understand and CHOOSE to go through with it.

Answer 6

ok i'm sorry, yet wth is a wiccaning????????? do you advise a dedication ritual? nicely, those could nicely be finished at any time (so a techniques as i be attentive to). although, there is typically a protracted time spent meditating on the religion, then study for a year and an afternoon minimun (frequently). although, do no longer inquire from me. i'm making plans my year and an afternoon to start on February First, so i end my year and an afternoon on imbolc. i will never supply up examining nonetheless. i'm making plans on... eh, who cares besides me? besides, definite you are able to yet verify you're totally waiting. from the words you used, attempt learning... so lots extra.

Answer 7

Most do it at birth, but I think 13 is a good age. They understand better and know what they are doing.

Answer 8

I'd say when the child in question is old enough to decide for themselves, and has decided that they want to follow Wicca. Which, in my opinion, would mean at least 13 if not older.

Answer 9

Most of the people I have talked to like to do it right after they are born Silver Ravenwolfs book the solitary witch has a really beautiful ceremony that i have recommended to new parents

Answer 10

When they're old enough to decide for themselves whether they want to be Wiccan or not. At birth takes away that choice. Wait until they're teenagers, then let them decide.